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Location, location, staff and service

Serengeti Bushtops is set in a truly magnificent location with views to the south and west for awesome sunsets. We went with three teenage children and a 70 year old Grandma and had the trip of a lifetime. The menu and service were exceptional and appealed to all ages. As for the tents; I spent the whole time working out how I could get one in the garden at home. Deus, our Ranger, took the game drives nice and steady so that we had few bumps and plenty of time for pictures. The Children learnt Swahili and how to shoot a Masai bow and arrow (without the poisoned tip)!

Stayed: October 2010, traveled with family

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The new Serengeti Bushtops is the fabulous new "sister" camp to the Mara Bushtops, already my favourite camp in the Mara. This camp "borrowed" all the Mara Bushtops' great ideas and reinterpreted them in it's own unique style.

Located in the northern part of the Serengeti in a region that's virtually untouched. The tents are positively huge and each boasts a great view on this part of the park, far off the beaten path! They are light and airy and can be opened almost completely, bringing you as close to nature as you could wish. A great sunken lounge area on the deck invites you to lie back in the comfy cushions, Amarula in hand, and watch the sunset. The view is fabulous and nothing blocks your view. While we were there, the wildebeest migration was in full swing and small groups were even grazing amongst the tents.

The tent's deck is so big that a dining table and a big hot tub (placed either side of the lounge area) don't crowd the space. And the hot tub could probably serve as a cool plunge pool during the hot season...

The "Mess" tent offers fine dining and wining (yes, there is a small wine cellar too...) and there is a fireplace area next to the bar / library in case the evening gets chilly. The "Rangers" bar, to which we were invited for a drink before dinner, turned out to be the camp fire around which we sat with the rangers and guides to sip G&T's and exchange tall stories! Great fun!

Our early morning game drive was especially informative as our spotter Charles, who used to be a hunter, brought a new understanding of the local fauna that even we, as seasoned safari guests had never quite had yet. Our bush breakfast was actually a small buffet set up in the middle of the local rock formations called kopjes - all under the watchful eyes of an oribi buck! We had a great open sided 4X4 vehicle for our game drives. Lap robes and a hot water bottle kept the chill away in the early morning. Not even the occasional light drizzle could lessen our enthusiasm for the fantastic surroundings and the plentiful fauna.

The camp manager, Pantaleo, and his crew went out of their way to make our stay a really memorable one. We even had our private butler to take care of our every wish. It was not easy having to leave after a short stay. We will definitely be back for more of the exceptional hospitality in the bush!

Stayed: October 2010, traveled as a couple

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We stayed at Serengeti Bushtops for three nights during our honeymoon in early to mid October 2010. What an amazing experience!

The accomodations were luxurious! The tents are absolutely beautiful. The beds are very comfortable with soft sheets and great turndown service. The restaurant food and service were awesome - much like any Michelin rated restaurant here in San Francisco.

The safari was spectacular! Our guides were extremely enthusiastic - they seemed genuinely as excited about the animal sightings as we were. Also, they were very knowledgeable, teaching us a lot about the animals and their behavior. So many animals! Highlights included the black rhinos and a cheetah. We also saw lion cubs, and of course many elephants, dozens of giraffes, hundreds of zebras, and thousands of wildebeest. Wow!

We would highly, highly recommend Serengeti Bushtops - it will exceed your expectations!

Stayed: October 2010, traveled as a couple

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Ask DMotas about Serengeti Bushtops Camp

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This luxury camp was opened in June 2010 and is sister to the famous Mara Bustops camp in Siana, Kenya.It is situate in the north western area of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.We spent 3 nights at Mara and 3 nights at Serengeti. The Serengeti tents are huge and well spaced for privacy. They are very well equiped with large comfy beds, bathroom, shower, casual table and chairs, an outer deck area with dinning table and chairs, lounger seating and hot tub. The central restaurant tent, again huge, has superb dinning, lounge areas and bar. Service at your tent and in the restaurant is professional and friendly. During hours of darkness our tent became surrounded by grazing wildebeast and zebra.The game drives and rangers are excelent and at this time of year we witnessed huge herds of widebeast crossing the near-by swollen Mara river. Some heavy rainfall was experienced for a short period during late afternoons. The animals you would expect and hope to see, including leopard, were found in the bush and copjes in this area of Serengeti.

Stayed: September 2010, traveled as a couple

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Ask John186402 about Serengeti Bushtops Camp

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This is a very special camp, fully deserving its great reviews. The location is great, the accommodation amazing, the staff charming, the food fabulous. In short everything is in place, plus more, to make ones stay memorable.

Stayed: August 2010, traveled as a couple

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I cannot say enough good things about this fantastic camp. Not only are the staff friendly, well-trained and attentive, but they go to extreme details to make your stay the best. The food was incredible and I was impressed that they have a FULL ala-carte menu in such a remote location. The best time to visit would be in June - Oct, but the Mara River is stunning year round and full of wildlife.

Highlights:- Eco-friendly with solar power for lighting and hot water- 24 electricity- Spacious verandas - a great spot to relax!- Bath tub on the veranda- Private dining in your tent on request- Indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit - Complimentary Massages!!!! (Perfect if you have just been mountain climbing or after sitting in the car all day)

The price is right for this camp and I will no doubt be sending friends and family to stay there. I live in the Serengeti and have visited most every camp here and in northern Tanzania. This has been my favorite, hands down. :)

Stayed: July 2010, traveled as a couple

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